Welcome to Human Locomotion.com
HumanLocomotion.com provides books and articles written by Dr. Tom Michaud, as well as clinical tools and rehab products for state-of-the-art management of gait-related disorders.
Human Locomotion, a technical book written for sports medicine professionals, is available on Amazon.com. Students can purchase the book at a discounted price by contacting us through the "contact us" page.
Injury-Free Running is for serious runners interested in treating and preventing running injuries. It's available on this website, or click here for the Kindle version on Amazon.
The biomechanical measuring devices are made from anodized aluminum with dovetail joints machined to 1000th of an inch accuracy. Our products include the ToePro Foot/Ankle Exercise Platform, the ToePro/Hip Strength Dynamometer, The Two-To-One Ankle Rockboard, and the Triple Stick Strap.
Each product has a video link demonstrating it's use, and in the future we will be adding new videos of exercises recommended by Dr. Michaud.
NEW ARTICLE: Covid-19 and the Importance of Maintaining Respiratory Strength
Covid-19 and the Importance of Maintaining Respiratory Strength
These simple exercises are not just for people with respiratory problems, they're for anyone who wants to maintain overall health and fitness.
Fig. 1. The diaphragm fires concentrically to create a negative pressure and draw air into the lungs, and eccentrically during exhalation to prevent the lungs from collapsing (13).
THE TOEPRO/HIP STRENGTH DYNAMOMETER
Pair this clever device with the ToePro to precisely monitor toe strength results. Place the card beneath the patients/athletes toes and pull slowly as they try to hold the card down. The dynamometer has a peak hold setting for a precise reading. The optional strap (sold separately) is for measuring hip strength. Read a brief article on the dynamometer, and watch a video of the dynamometer being used.
THE TWO-TO-ONE ANKLE ROCKBOARD
SLIGHTLY BLEMISHED ROCKBOARDS ON SALE FOR $30! We're switching to a new material and want to sell these rockboards NOW!
These are slightly blemished (under surface isn't perfect) and WILL NOT affect function!
In the US alone, 23,000 people sprain their ankle each day, resulting in 1.6 million doctor office visits annually. Because the typical foot tilts in twice as far as it tilts out, to be effective, an ankle rock board should tilt with a two-to-one movement ratio. The two-to-one movement ratio places your foot in the position of a future sprain and then forces you to use your muscles to pull yourself out of the risky position. You’ll immediately feel that it more effectively exercises the muscles of your lower leg (particularly with the advanced drill) and works to maintain a full range of ankle motion.
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Our newsletter will have special offers and a new column written by Dr. Michaud, Interesting Article of the Month. To help you stay up-to-date with the latest research, Tom picks an interesting technical article and writes a brief review summarizing the outcomes. The articles will cover a range of topics and will always be clinically relevant.
MOST POPULAR ARTICLES by DR. TOM MICHAUD
23,000 PEOPLE A DAY SPRAIN THEIR ANKLE!
This article is a complete review of the most effective ways to treat and prevent another ankle sprain.
AVOID THE DOWNWARD SPIRAL OF FRAILTY!
After the age of fifty we lose 2% of muscle per year! This article gives you advice on the best way to keep your muscle. Dr. Michaud gives you simple exercises to do that will keep you fit-not frail-forever.
USE THE DYNAMOMETER WITH THE STRAP ATTACHMENT TO PREDICT KNEE INJURIES
In this article Dr. Michaud discusses how to use a modified ToePro Dynamometer to measure hip strength and predict knee injuries.
A NO-NONSENSE REVIEW OF THE CONTROVERSY OVER THE IDEAL RUNNING FORM
Is there an ideal running form? Dr. Michaud goes in depth with this controversial subject.
AN IN-DEPTH GUIDE TO THIS INNOVATIVE DEVICE
A useful tool for practitioners, the medial drift device measures the displacement of the talus in the transverse plane.
OVERLOOKED SURPRISING CAUSES OF CHRONIC HEEL PAIN
Dr. Michaud discusses the overlooked causes of heel pain and the new treatments that are now being used.
INJURY-FREE RUNNING
How to Build Strength, Improve Form, and Treat/Prevent Injuries
Available in paperback, 208 pages and 176 illustrations.
